Undeniable Reality

Wings To Fly

I want to hold you close,

Keep you by my side.

I want to grant permission

For you to run and hide.

I want to protect you

From every mortal pain;

I want to make it easy

When I hear you complain.

I want you to choose, child,

What I consider right.

Do everything required–

Don’t hesitate…don’t fight.

But that is not God’s plan;

He gave you wings to fly.

And often I’m reminded

I need to let you try.